The junior center did just about everything else for Grayslake Centrals girls basketball team Friday night as the Rams defeated Hampshire, 38-35.

Dahlstrom had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks, and scored the winning points on a baseline drive with just under a minute left in the Fox Valley Conference Fox Division matchup in Hampshire.

Sara Finns 3-pointer gave Hampshire a 35-34 lead with 1:07 to play. It was the Whip-Purs first lead since 5-4. But Dahlstrom got behind the defense and drove for the go-ahead score.

After a Hampshire turnover, the Whips were unable to find someone to foul for more than 30 seconds. Lizzie Panzica finally grabbed Dahlstrom with one-tenth of a second left, and Dahlstrom converted both free throws for the final margin.

She had a few more points tonight than usual, said Central coach Steve Ikenn. But when youre doing well, you keep getting the ball to the kid whos hot.

Jenny Dumoulin scored 13 points for Hampshire (8-12, 3-5), including 7 in the fourth quarter, and Finn finished with 8.

The last minute hurt us, said Hampshire coach Ed Haugens. The girls played hard. But in the end it came down to understanding the game of basketball and what we need to accomplish. We didnt do that. When you dont foul with 15 seconds left, thats another thing. Theres things we need to understand that were not understanding.

Spalding added 5 points for Grayslake Central (13-9, 5-1), including a key 3-pointer with 5 minutes to go after Hampshire had tied the game at 27.

Panzica finished with 5 points and 6 rebounds for Hampshire, and Emma Benoit had 5 points before fouling out.

Hampshire led 5-2 early, but the Rams scored 7 straight points to take the lead. The Whip-Purs pulled even several times, but regained the lead only once.

Led by Dahlstrom, the Rams maintained a rebounding edge, and took advantage with second-chance points.